The Veteran's psychiatric disability was rated at 30 percent prior to April 1, 2016 and upgraded to 50 percent from April 1, 2016 to September 23, 2019. Beginning September 23, 2019, the rating was increased to 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of anxiety, depression, and irritability were found to be consistent with a diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20013864
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder present, including PTSD. The Veteran's previous diagnoses need to be reviewed and evaluated.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to April 19, 2012 for the grant of service connection for anxiety disorder NOS was denied. The Board also granted a disability rating of 70 percent for his anxiety disorder NOS but no higher.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including whether there are any superimposed disorders and their relationship to service.
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